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A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. The plan involves strengthening social protection systems to provide adequate benefits, while expanding coverage for poor and vulnerable people.

Seven interventions for needy households under five-year social protection plan

Rwanda is building on the strong progress already made in reducing poverty, by implementing a new social protection strategy that sets the foundation for a framework that is more inclusive, adequate,

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Inside the store of a fertilizer blending factory in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 4.8 percent In August 2024. Courtesy

Rwanda’s industrial output up by 4.8% in August

Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 4.8 percent In August 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest index of industrial production by the National Institute of

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Members of Parliament during a parliament session that approved the relevance of the draft law on simplified insolvency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), on October 7. (courtesy)

Rwanda initiates bill to ease insolvency for micro, small enterprises

The government has tabled, before Parliament, a draft law on simplified insolvency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), which is aimed at supporting investors faced with financial distress. The

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Minister of Finance, Yusuf Murangwa (2nd left), officiates the event as the BRD lists its second tranche of a Sustainability-Linked Bond, worth Rwf 30 billion, on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on Monday, October 7

BRD lists second Sustainability-linked bond on Rwanda bourse

Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) on Monday, October 7, listed its second tranche of the Sustainability Linked Bond worth Rwf30 billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE). ALSO READ: BRD’S second

Monday, October 07, 2024

Rwanda’s ‘B+’ rating reflects its low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita ($1,040) and persistent twin budget and current account deficits, resulting in high public and external indebtedness. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Fitch maintained Rwanda’s B+ in latest rating

Andrew Kulayige, Chairperson of Rwanda Association of Insurers (ASSAR) and Kampeta Sayinzoga, CEO of the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) during Insurance Strategy Forum in Kigali on October 2.

Can innovation in Rwanda's insurance sector boost uptake?

John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda delivers his remarks during Insurance Strategy Forum on Wednesday.

Insurance industry seeks solutions to low penetration in Rwanda

A view of a fish farm in cages on Lake Kivu.

Cage farming to account for 73% of Rwanda’s fish production

Thapelo Tsheole, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Capital Market Authority delivers remarks during an event in June. Courtesy

Are unit trust funds taking off in Rwanda?

President Paul Kagame and his host President Edgars Rinkēvičs address journalists during a joint press conference on Wednesday, October 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Latvian president talk economic, political cooperation

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Sarr names Antino Jackson in provisional roster for 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers

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Private medical body on why setting new medical tariffs is a matter of urgency

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Great Lakes poets meet in Kigali for Ijambo Slam Festiva

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Over 2,000 Rwandan schools connected to Internet

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WHO says to support Marburg survivor care in Rwanda

John Rwangombwa, Governor of the central bank presents the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on Wednesday, September 25. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwandan banks rake in Rwf132bn in half-year profits

Thursday, September 26, 2024

According to the Central Bank, inflation in Rwanda is expected to revolve around the central bank policy benchmark of 5 per cent for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. Courtesy

Inflation expected to remain around 5% in 2024 – NBR

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement (MPFSS), on Wednesday, September 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s economy will grow higher than earlier projected - Rwangombwa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File

Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Beekeepers harvest honey in Huye District on March 14, 2024. Rwanda's annual honey production reached 7,000 tonnes as of August 2024. Photo by Moise Bahati

Rwanda's annual honey production ramps up but challenges remain

Monday, September 23, 2024

Kagame, Singapore’s Shanmugaratnam mull areas of cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology

Friday, September 20, 2024

Workers sort fresh green beans for export at pack house at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro. Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda’s crop, mineral exports declined in second quarter 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Workers inside a coffee store for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda economy grows by 9.8 percent in second quarter of 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024

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